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BDX 307B

1973 Land Rover 88

Green Diesel 2500cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Dec 2018
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

60,624 mi
Last recorded60,624 miles
Recorded on6 Dec 2017
Typical for 1973 Land Rover 8854,010 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBDX 307B
MakeLand Rover
Model88
Year1973
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,500cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 6 Dec 2017 60,624 miles

Offside Front Upper Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (3.6.C.3)

brake pedal travel

Pass 6 Sep 2016 60,622 miles

brake servo minimum requirmet

Pass 4 Jul 2015 60,622 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

brake servo meets minimum standards

Pass 1 Jul 2014 58,234 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2013 54,388 miles

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Fail 23 Mar 2013 54,386 miles

Electrical wiring insecure (1.9.2a)

Electrical wiring insecure (1.9.2a)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (8.4.1) DANGEROUS

Grommit missing from O/S head lamp wiring through inner wing.

N/S/F and N/S/R tyres badly perished and cracked no cords showing.

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 2 Apr 2012 54,151 miles

All four tyres have cracks in tread.

N/S/R mud flap surport brackit corroded through.

O/S/R brake slightly binding on.

Panels inside O/S/F inner wing insecure.

Slight damage to N/S/F position lamp lens.

Fail 18 Oct 2006 29,276 miles

Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (3.6.C.3)

Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Seat belt has a cut which has significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Parking brake mechanism/associated mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (3.1.9)

Pass 5 Oct 2005 29,260 miles

rear axle shield corroded and holed wiper spindles worn but opening screen

Fail 30 Sep 2005 29,260 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Offside Front front brake juddering severely (3.7.A.2b)

rear axle shield corroded and holed

How Reliable is the Land Rover 88?

Based on 159,893 MOT tests across 17,464 vehicles.

69.1%
Pass Rate
519
Miles/Year
67
Year Lifespan
17,464
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 11,810
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 8,518
Stop lamp not working 6,823
position lamp(s) not working 5,297
Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings 4,631
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BDX 307B is a 1973 Land Rover 88 in Green with a 2,500cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

Across all 1973 Land Rover 88 models, the average MOT pass rate is 69.2% with a typical mileage of 54,010 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Land Rover 88 fails its MOT is suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded, accounting for 11,810 recorded failures. If you're considering buying BDX 307B, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Land Rover 88 typically stays on UK roads for around 67 years. At 53 years old, this Land Rover 88 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was BDX 307B registered?

BDX 307B is a 1973 Land Rover 88, first registered on 17 December 1973.

Is BDX 307B safe to buy?

The MOT history for BDX 307B shows 10 tests with a 70% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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